focal

/ˈfəʊ.kl̩/adj
Middle School
1

Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus.

2

Limited to a small area.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

localvocalsocalsokolmoeckelstoeckelvanroekeltrokelboeckelstoeckle

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

fabfacfaefanfaofarfatfawfayfaz

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

agoapoauxboechocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

facfixcuffficafoxxfulkkeefkiefkorfflake

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